47th Minute
Demien received with his back to goal, and Tonali arrived within two seconds exactly as predicted—the Italian midfielder's positioning suffocating as he stayed within touching distance but didn't commit to a tackle that could be beaten.
The pressure was immediate and intelligent. Tonali's body position prevented Demien from turning toward goal, his proximity denied time to survey options, and his defensive awareness meant any attempted dribble would be intercepted before it developed.
Demien tried to turn anyway, using his enhanced ball control (88 rating) to shield the ball with his body while his right foot dragged it away from Tonali's challenge, but the Italian midfielder's strength (85 rating) matched his own and the physical battle forced Demien wider toward the touchline where passing options disappeared into the crowd of bodies.
